2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Diesel · SA52 NEL
2014 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 97,859 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SA52 NEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 97,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SA52 NEL Mileage History
- 18/05/202388,322 mi
- 21/03/202494,443 mi+6,121 mi
- 18/04/202494,459 mi+16 mi
- 23/05/202596,106 mi+1,647 mi
- 22/05/202697,859 mi+1,753 mi
Average of roughly 3,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA52 NEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Beetle (SA52 NEL) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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